Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner Friday, February 24, 2012 (Snow makeup date: 3/23/2012) 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kingwood School Cafeteria 880 County Route 519 (South of Rte. 12) Adults: $8.00 - Seniors: $7.00 - Children (4-8): $5.00 Children 3 and under are free (Take out is also
available) ~~~~~~~~~~~ Please take notice that the
Kingwood Township Committee has scheduled a Special Meeting on Monday, February 27, 2012 beginning at 6:30PM at the Municipal Building located on County Rd 519 and Oak Grove Rd, Kingwood Township, NJ. The committee members will be working on the 2012 Municipal Budget.
~~~~~~~~~~~ Resident Park Director – Must be self-motivated to maintain buildings and
Resume’ with references no later than, Thursday, February 23, 2012
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~~~~~~~~~~~ Please take notice the Kingwood Township Housing Board has scheduled a Meeting for Monday, February 27th, 2012 beginning at 8:00 A.M. at the Municipal Building located on the corner of County Road 519 and Oak Grove Road in Kingwood Township, NJ.
The Board will be discussing COAH matters.
~~~~~~~~~~~ Please take notice the Kingwood Township Parks and Recreation Committee has scheduled a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Building located on the corner of County Road 519 and Oak Grove Road in Kingwood Township, NJ.
The Parks and Recreation members will be meeting in closed session to interview applicants for a Resident Park Director position.
~~~~~~~~~~~ New Kingwood Committeewoman Diana Haywood was longtime planning board member
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Please take notice that the Kingwood Township Emergency Management Council will be meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 beginning at 6:00PM at the Municipal Building located on Cty Rd 519 and Oak Grove Rd in Kingwood Township, NJ.
The council members will discuss flood mitigation and storm problems in the Township.
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KINGWOOD TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 9, 2012 – 6:00PM Executive Session – Resolution No. 2012-20 Contract Negotiations – Habitat for Humanity Bl 19 L 5 and Bl 20 L 1 agenda ~~~~~~~~~~~
Please take notice that the Kingwood Township Committee has scheduled a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 beginning at 6:00PM at the Municipal Building located on the corner of County Road 519 and Oak Grove Road, Kingwood Township, NJ. The committee members will be working on the 2012 Municipal Budget. notice
~~~~~~~~~~~ public hearing to be held on February 2, 2012 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 PM AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KINGWOOD, COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE LAND USE REGULATIONS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KINGWOOD, SPECIFICALLY “ZONING, CHAPTER 132, ARTICLE III, DISTRICT REGULATIONS” OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KINGWOOD TO PERMIT “MUNICIPALLY SPONSORED OR AUTHORIZED ATTACHED AFFORDABLE HOUSING” AS A PRINCIPAL
PERMITTED USE IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS IN KINGWOOD TOWNSHP ~~~~~~~~~~~
Habitat for Humanity: Eight Single Family Homes in Kingwood Township Being Built in 2012-2013 Families interested in aplying to purchase one of these homes must attend one of these orientations: Feb 5 or Feb11 at 2pm sharp. See Details:
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Program Now Accepting Applications
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RECOVERY NEWS: DON’T FALL VICTIM TO A SCAM, STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS WARN FEMA-contracted inspectors always call to schedule an appointment before visiting a home, always wear a photo ID and always know the applicant’s name and registration number. Inspectors never charge a fee for help. The Department of Homeland Security has established a Fraud Protection web page for reporting fraud, but members of the
public can also call the Fraud Prevention Hotline at 1-800-323-8603. Downlaod Flyer
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EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR POWER OUTAGE HUNTERDON COUNTY – SHELTER WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS AT BUILDING 1 OF THE RT. 12 COUNTY COMPLEX. (ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PETS) (SHOWERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE SHELTER)
SHOWERS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1. Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center – 537 Rt. 22EB, Whitehouse Sta., NJ
2. Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center – 1738 Rt.31NB Clinton, NJ
3. Health Quest – Raritan Township 310 Rt.31NB Clinton, NJ
JCP&L has set up at the ShopRite in Clinton and Flemington NJ – Offering free water and Ice
IMPORTANT LINKS:
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It has come to our attention that some wells in Kingwood have recently tested positve for coliform bacteria, probably due to recent high water. Consider testing your well and/or chlorinating your well as a safeguard. Please follow this link for more information: Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water Fact Sheet (includes chlorination
procedure). -The Environmental Commission ~~~~~~~~~~~
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Hurricane/Flooding Emergency Information: Message from the Mayor: If you incurred any uninsured costs because of Hurricane Irene – such as the costs to pump water out of your basement, to replace a water heater, to stay in temporary housing, or even the cost of unemployment while your office was flooded.
The first step in the disaster relief process is to register with the FEMA as soon as possible. You may register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY/TDD 1-800-462-7585 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
It is critical that you document your losses and any expenses incurred in your recovery. Take pictures of any damaged belongings, and keep your receipts for any repairs. Although documenting your losses does not guarantee your eligibility for relief funds, the documentation may be required by FEMA or your homeowner’s insurance company.
If your insurance policy carries a separate, higher deductible for hurricane-related damage, there is good news. The New Jersey State Department of Banking and Insurance has determined that Irene was a tropical storm – and not a hurricane – at the time of its landfall in New Jersey, so your insurer may not charge
you the higher hurricane deductible.
Although not all families will be eligible for all disaster relief programs, federal assistance may include:
- Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable. Initial assistance may be provided for two months for homeowners and renters. Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements. Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and
functional. Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs. Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks from the date of the disaster
declaration for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals. Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance. Loans available up to $200,000 for primary residence; $40,000 for personal property, including renter losses. Loans available up to $2 million for business property losses not fully compensated by insurance. Loans up to $2 million for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds for working capital to recover from the disaster's adverse economic impact. This loan in combination with a property loss loan cannot exceed a total of $2 million. Loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators to cover production and property losses, excluding primary residence.
The Hunterdon County Website is a good source of information right now. The Health Department has info regarding food safety, cleaning up your home, well and septic. There are various links on their website, and also, the county libraries are all open and have computers for the public to use if someone needs one. Go To Hunterdon County Website
Raritan Valley Recycling Center at 79 River Road number is 782-4004. They will be accepting brush, limbs, logs and stumps from everyone, free of charge until further notification. Residents may bring their stuff to the facility Monday through Friday from 7:00am-4:30pm and Saturday from 7:00am-12:00noon. They request that if someone has a very large amount of materials that they telephone them first so they may be prepared to take it. Again n o other items will be accepted free of charge, only the above items as the result of storm clean up, until further notice. ~~~~~~~~~~~
Kingwood Park Visitors: Please Recycle and Dog Walkers Please Curb Your Dog
*A note to dog walkers: a rising number of people are NOT curbing after their dog. Park Directors will call on you for a fine if you are caught not curbing after your dog. Please respect the park path and fields. For your convenience, plastic bags are now provided for you at the parking lot. ~~~~~~~~~~~
IN THE NEWS - July 24, 2011 Hunterdon recycling rate improves; Raritan Twp. gets biggest state grant Kingwood Township has received a recycling grant of $7,090, based on recycling in 2009. Kingwood received the 5th largest grant within Hunterdon County, behind Raritan, Readington, Flemington and Lebanon. "According to the DEP, Hunterdon recycled 32.2% of its municipal solid waste in 2009, up from 29.1% in 2008 and
just 26.8% in 2007. " Link to NJ.com article ~~~~~~~~~~~
 The Kingwood Township Open Space and Recreation Plan has been revised. It was adopted by the Planning Board as part of the Municipal Master Plan on May 12, 2011.
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Budget Worksheet Available (updated 5/18) - ~~~~~~~~~~~
TOWNSHIP OF KINGWOOD – CLEAN-UP DAYS 2011 Kingwood Township will be having clean-up days on the second Saturday of every month from May, 2011 through October, 2011. Only a limited number of permits will be issued each month. Please call for availability of permits. View Clean-up Day Details ~~~~~~~~~~~
Kingwood Township Committee dedicates the Department of Public Works building to Jack Search, in recogition of his years of service to the Township. View entire resolution ~~~~~~~~~~~
Read, search and print the entire Kingwood Township Administrative Code! ~~~~~~~~~~~
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING Kingwood Township is now collecting electronic equipment at our depot located at 255 Union Rd. Thank You for recycling. Details ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~
Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day DATES: Saturday, July 9, 2011 ; November 12, 2011 TIME: 9:00am to 1:00pm RAIN OR SHINE LOCATION: Route 12 County Complex, Flemington, NJ (directions) ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ |
